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ics lays more emphasis on individual and ascetic virtues than on social virtues. The ultimate aim of life being liberation, observing vratas and practising penance is important in śrāvakācāra. Jain concept of atman is based on equality of soul, all souls are equal and fundamentally independent. Jain ethics is based neither on oneness of life in Vedanta nor on momentary nature of self as in Buddhism.
The benefit gained from reading this book is an opportunity to become familiar with some philosophical concepts of Jainism which strengthens and increase our ability to think and reflect and practice the code of conduct which in real sense leads us to the path of development.
B.J.Institute of Learning and Research is doing a great service to the field of Indology through its research, teaching, editing and publishing and arranging learned lecture series. I am grateful to Dr. Bharatiben Shelat, Director, B.J. Institute of Learning and Research for inviting me to deliver these three lectures under the prestigious Vyākhyānamālā.
21st March, 2005
Jain Education International
Dr. Sushma Singhvi Director
Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University Regional Centre, JAIPUR
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